Whitewater Rafting, North Fork Yuba River
View of North Yuba
Entrance sign
View of Campsites
Summer Campers

Featured amenities

River Access River Access

Available sites

15 total sites

About Indian Valley

Indian Valley Campground is located alongside the North Yuba River just off Highway 49, about 11 mi west of Downieville. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, white water boating, and gold panning. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - Oct 16 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

River Access River Access
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

15 Sites Available

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Price
🚐 001, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 003, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 004, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 005, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 006, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 007, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 008, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 009, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 010, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 011, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 012, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 014, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 015, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 016, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 017, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site

Reviews (145)

What Guests Are Saying

Indian Valley Campground offers a serene and beautiful experience, especially early in the season when it's quiet and clean. Camp hosts, Steve and Cash, are frequently praised for their friendliness and attentiveness, enhancing the overall stay. While some campsites are close together, the well-maintained facilities, stunning river views, and excellent hiking trails make it a favorite for many visitors.

Review Summary

4.3
145 reviews
5
67.6%
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14.5%
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6.9%
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Linda M B

Verified

September 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY

5

Great campground!

Erica S

Verified

August 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY

5

I love this campground- I’ve visited here multiple times now as a solo camper and with others. There are no bad campsites and you can hear the river from each one. Hosts are incredibly nice. No service, but there is a small town nearby (downieville) if you need to reach someone. Bathroom is well maintained, dumpster is onsite too. Great hiking trails nearby with tons of shade. Make sure to bring mosquito and tick spray. I plan on continuing to visit this site and be there again very soon.

Erica S

Verified

August 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY

5

I love this campground- I’ve visited here multiple times now as a solo camper and with others. There are no bad campsites and you can hear the river from each one. Hosts are incredibly nice. No service, but there is a small town nearby (downieville) if you need to reach someone. Bathroom is well maintained, dumpster is onsite too. Great hiking trails nearby with tons of shade. Make sure to bring mosquito and tick spray. I plan on continuing to visit this site and be there again very soon.

Madelyn M

Verified

July 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY

3

Pros - 1.) The RIVER! There are multiple great swimming spots and you can hear the running water anywhere in camp. 2.) The bathrooms were clean and smelled good! 3.) The hosts were also very kind and gave good local recommendations.

Cons - Only 1.) Our reserved site #14 was very close to the neighboring sites. We moved to the open FCFS #12 spot that was luckily available, otherwise we would have been very uncomfortable with the space provided at #14.

Madelyn M

Verified

July 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY

3

Pros - 1.) The RIVER! There are multiple great swimming spots and you can hear the running water anywhere in camp. 2.) The bathrooms were clean and smelled good! 3.) The hosts were also very kind and gave good local recommendations.

Cons - Only 1.) Our reserved site #14 was very close to the neighboring sites. We moved to the open FCFS #12 spot that was luckily available, otherwise we would have been very uncomfortable with the space provided at #14.

Darin W

Verified

July 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY

5

5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I had a great experience at this campground! The sites were clean, peaceful, and well-maintained, but what really made the stay special was the camp host. They were incredibly friendly, helpful, and went above and beyond to make sure everyone was comfortable and taken care of. It’s clear they really care about the place and the people visiting. I’ll definitely be coming back – highly recommend!

Darin W

Verified

July 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY

5

5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I had a great experience at this campground! The sites were clean, peaceful, and well-maintained, but what really made the stay special was the camp host. They were incredibly friendly, helpful, and went above and beyond to make sure everyone was comfortable and taken care of. It’s clear they really care about the place and the people visiting. I’ll definitely be coming back – highly recommend!

Carol M

Verified

July 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY

5

What makes a beautiful place better is having a good camp host. This year we had our favorites back, Steve and Cash.
Always friendly without being intrusive, and they keep this pit toilets in tip top condition!
Much better than last years experience with different host.

Carol M

Verified

July 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY

5

What makes a beautiful place better is having a good camp host. This year we had our favorites back, Steve and Cash.
Always friendly without being intrusive, and they keep this pit toilets in tip top condition!
Much better than last years experience with different host.

Brian S

Verified

July 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY

5

We have been camping on the North Yuba River for many years and about 3 years ago shifted from Cal Ida campground to Indian Valley. It is like night and day such an awesome campground right on the river. We were so glad to see Steve and Cash back this year as hosts, they are great. They are attentive and keep the campground clean and have a knack for getting along with everyone that keeps everyone camping getting along and not being rowdy like some of the other campgrounds. Some of the best hosts we have ever met. Our only complaint is it is such a great campground it is hard to get a reservation!

Location & Directions for Indian Valley

Yuba River Ranger Station, Nevada City, CA 95959 United States

Elevation: 700 ft

Getting There

From Downieville, take Highway 49 south for about 11 mi. The campground is on the left side of the highway.

From Nevada City, take Highway 49 north for just over 30 mi. The campground is on the right side of the highway.

Nearest town

Nevada City, CA - 31 mi

About 46 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible via Highway 49, which connects Downieville and Nevada City.

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Last updated: October 21, 2026

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